Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis

Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis (formerly known as Syringa pekinensis), also known as the Pekin lilac or the Chinese tree lilac, grows in an open, multi-stemmed form to a height of 15 to 20 feet (4.6 to 6.1 m), with a spread of 10 to 15 feet (3.0 to 4.6 m). They are native to northern China but grow in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.[1] It is grown as an ornamental tree in Europe and North America.[2]

Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Syringa
Species:
S. reticulata
Subspecies:
S. r. subsp. pekinensis
Trinomial name
Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis
(Rupr.) P.S.Green & M.C.Chang

Description

Pekin lilacs have arching branches and ovate dark green leaves that are 2 to 4 inches (51 to 102 mm) long. They have yellowish-white flowers that bloom in panicles up to 6 inches (150 mm) long. The panicles change over to loose clusters of brown capsules. The bark is a red-brown color. They grow well in moist, well-drained soil. They prefer full sun but will tolerate light shade.[1]

References
  1. "Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis". www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. Retrieved September 16, 2017. data
  2. Huxley, A., ed. (1992). New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. Macmillan ISBN 0-333-47494-5.


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